[burritotaco]

I'm not sure how long it has been there but only noticed it these past 3 days. At first I thought it was poop but it's become very noticeable.

The lump is hard and it's around 2 cm big situated right next to his belly specifically left of his belly when flipped. We're taking him to the vet tomorrow but hoping to gain some insight before hand. Thanks in advance.

 

[burritotaco]

A little update: Went to the vet scheduled a surgery tomorrow morning. It's a tumor but luckily it's away from the organs however it's a pretty big lump.

The vet mentioned there is a possibility of death from the anesthesia and also apparently hedgehogs hate stitches. Just wondering anything I need to know beforehand and also how to care for my hedgehog post surgery especially keeping him away from his stitches. Thanks for your time

 

[burritotaco]

Update: So the test results are here and turns out it's a basal tumor apparently it's an aggressive form of tumor. Luckily the tumor didn't grow on any organs so it's just the skin and it's been removed but the vet said it will spread or something not entirely sure. Worried for his health yes but would also like to know about life expectancy and how to care for this kind of things. Currently he's been playing and eating normally doesn't seem to be affecting him but then again hedgehogs are pretty good actors.